Electric vehicles - Page 14

Warburtons has taken delivery of a further four Renault Trucks E-Tech D16s after gaining confidence when running its first 16 tonne electric truck.

Fleet News has joined a new campaign which seeks to obtain UK Government support for a fleet manifesto intended to accelerate the uptake of zero emission vans.

Porsche has facelifted the Taycan and improved its efficiency, performance and driving range.

Toyota has added two Verso people carriers to its electric car line-up.

Fleets are being urged by insurers to minimise risk if they want to keep insurance premiums for electric vehicles under control.

BMW has expended the i5 line-up to include a new Sport Edition variant, which reduces the car's list price to £66,790.

Advertising Standards Authority says manufacturers must make clear zero emissions claims relate to when the vehicle is being driven on an electric motor.

Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced UK pricing and specification for the updated version of its electric eSprinter van.

Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Arrival has entered administration, having failed to launch its debut electric van.

Demand for pure electric vans is increasing, but battery electric vehicles accounted for just 5% of the new van market in January, according to the SMMT.

Iveco has signed an agreement with Hyundai for the supply of a new electric light commercial vehicle.

Maserati has opened the order books for its first electric car, the GranTurismo Folgore.

Renault's new Master E-Tech has a WLTP range of up to 255 miles, making it the most capable electric vehicle in its segment.

A new body – the Council for Net Zero Transport – has been launched to help forge a clear, strategic direction for road transport decarbonisation.

BMW has unveiled the second-generation X2, which includes an electric iX2 variant.

Polestar has started taking orders for the second electric SUV in the brand’s line-up, the Polestar 4.

A commercial fleet operator has made the switch to all-electric vehicles with the world’s largest handover of Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo electric vans.

A fleet of all-electric Nissan Townstar vans has joined a busy NHS trust in Yorkshire, with range a deciding factor in their adoption.

Off-peak rates on ultra-rapid chargers, offering the fastest speeds, remain cheaper per mile compared to petrol, according to the AA.

Without a “dramatic turnaround” in consumer appetite for electric vehicles, fleets will be crucial ZEV targets being hit, according to Cox Automotive.

Smart has introduced a new entry-level version of the #1 with a smaller battery and a lower starting price.

Concerns over range, payloads, towing and charging is leading some fleets to reconsider zero-emission future.

Used EV prices at remarketing company Aston Barclay have risen for the first time in six quarters as new car buyers turn to the used market for sub-£25,000 EVs.

Jon Dye, director of underwriting for motor at QBE European Operations, looks at how insurance is both a challenge and an opportunity for EV adoption.

Dealers are not expecting the electric van market to flourish any time soon, according to new research published today.

Econ Engineering is supplying a fully electric-powered gritter – the Electric Quick Change Body (E-QCB) – for Ringway’s fleet.

Latest EV industry news, including whisky distillery adds electric vehicles to pool car fleet and new charging hub opens.

Green NCAP has revealed the best environmental performers in each vehicle category for 2023.

The EU has agreed provisional CO2 targets for heavy-duty vehicles that will phase out almost all sales of new diesel trucks by 2040.

Vauxhall has fitted a new 54kWh battery to the Mokka Electric, which boosts the car's range to  252 miles.

The opportunities and challenges of fleets sharing charging infrastructure for electric vans will be investigated by the Association of Fleet Professionals.

Tesla has confirmed when the first deliveries and test drives for the upgraded Model 3 will begin in the UK and Ireland.

Stellantis has invested in Tiamat, a French company that is developing and commercialising sodium-ion battery technology.

Van will have a range of up to 185 miles and achieve a payload of 1,234kg to 1,320kg, says manufacturer.

Kia has signed a deal with Uber to develop its newly revealed modular electric vehicles for ride-hailing at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas.

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), looks at the challenges fleets face with electric vehicle SMR budgets.

Vauxhall has introduced a new hybrid engine for the Corsa, which will join the car's existing line-up

Artificial intelligence and a supercomputer have been used by Microsoft to find a new substance which could power EV batteries.

Fleets have placed van electrification at the top of their agenda for the year ahead but face several challenges in deploying the zero-emission vehicles.

A new platform connecting fleets with a network of service providers to optimise EV operations has been launched at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.